A Tupper Lake woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder according to the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, in relation to a July 2022 homicide. WTEN reports Alexa Gallagher, 26, intentionally caused the death of her mother, Melissa Guisewhite, by stabbing her with a knife. At the time of her death, Guisewhite was 51. Sentencing … Read more
The Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service is currently holding its annual Ice Out Benefit. The range for Mirror Lake is March 23 in 2012 to May 13 in 1971. Last year, the ice went out on Mirror Lake on April 14 and on Lake Placid lake on April 20. Tickets are available at the Lake … Read more
Authorities are now investigating the somber early morning discovery of a Keeseville man along the shores of Ausable Chasm. New York State Police and the Essex County District Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Sun Community News reports first responders and police were called to the Ausable Chasm bridge on … Read more
The village of Saranac Lake is currently in a head-to-head competition to be the “Strongest Town” in North America. According to the Daily Enterprise, it’s facing off against Valemount, British Columbia, Canada in the first bracket of a tournament based on finding a community as an example of good urban planning. Strong Towns is a … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold free rabies vaccination clinics at the following locations locally: Malone 3/27/2023 6-7:30pm Fire Department Saranac Lake 5/8/2023 6-7:30pm Fire Department Vermontville 5/22/2023 6-7:30pm Kate Mountain Park Tupper Lake 9/17/2023 12-2pm Municipal Park Malone 10/10/2023 5-6:30pm Rec Park Appointments are required prior to arrival. Registration links for all Rabies Clinics … Read more
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway starting this weekend. This special traffic enforcement detail, which is funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, begins on Friday, March 17, 2023, … Read more
Adirondack Medical Center has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health – the only hospital in New York state to earn the distinction. Thie annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals, based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital … Read more
The Dollar Tree on Lake Flower Avenue in Saranac Lake has the green light to reopen from the village, and a store representative says they plan to reopen for business on March 23. Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports the village code enforcement officer deemed the building “unfit for human occupancy” in February, after a rooftop propane … Read more
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) and its partners will host a film festival and a race in Saranac Lake on May 12-13. On Friday, May 12, the NFCT will team up with NRS and Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters to present the 18th annual World Tour Paddling Film Festival in the auditorium of the … Read more
DEC is actively recruiting Directors, Assistant Directors, Waterfront Directors, Cooks, Nurses, EMTs, Counselors, and Camp Aides for the 2023 Summer Camps Program. All positions offer competitive salaries, plus room and board for the summer, including Camp Colby in Saranac Lake. If you’re interested, send a resume and other credentials to campemploy@dec.ny.gov.